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Which among the following statements about the power to change the basic structure of the Constitution of India is/are correct?1. It falls outside the scope of the amending powers of the Parliament.2. It can be exercised by the people though representatives in a Constituent Assembly.3. It falls within the constituent powers of the Parliament.Select the correct answer using the code given below.

 

A) 1 and 3 B) 1 and 2
C) 1 only D) 2 and 3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1 and 3

Explanation:

The Parliament cannot amend those provisions which form the ‘basic structure’ of the Constitution. This was ruled by the Supreme Court in the Kesavan and a Bharati Case. (1973)

Basic Structure of the Indian Constitution is not defined. But according to SC, the basic structure can be evolved but cannot be destroyed. Hence it falls within the constituent powers of the Parliament. Hence both 1 and 3 are correct.

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Which type of radiation has the lowest penetrating ability?

A) Alpha B) Beta
C) Gamma D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Alpha

Explanation:

In order of increasing penetration power, alpha particles have the lowest, then beta particles, then gamma rays.

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Which amendment is freedom of expression?

A) 1 B) 12
C) 9 D) 19
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1

Explanation:

The freedom of expression is in amendment-1 of the Indian constitution.

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What type of heat transfer is boiling water?

A) radiation B) conduction
C) convection D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) convection

Explanation:

Convection is by far the most efficient and common way for heat to be transferred through liquids and gases. It occurs when some regions of a fluid get hotter than others, causing currents in the fluid that move it around to distribute that heat more evenly.

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Which metal is responsible for Itai-Itai disease?

A) Cadmium B) Nickel
C) Chromium D) Mercury
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Cadmium

Explanation:
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Government imposes taxes to

A) Check accumulation of wealth among the rich B) Run the machinery of the state
C) Uplift weaker sections D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Run the machinery of the state

Explanation:

Government imposes taxes to run the machinery of the state. Taxes serve as the main source of income for the government revenue.

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Barbituric Acid was synthesized in 1864 by

A) Adolf von Baeyer B) Marie Curie
C) Mendeleev D) John Dalton
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Adolf von Baeyer

Explanation:

German Chemist, Adolf von Baeyer first synthesized Barbituric Acid in 1864.

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How many budgets are presented in the Parliament?

A) 91 B) 92
C) 90 D) 89
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 89

Explanation:

Till now, upto 2019 89 budgets are presented in Parliament.

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